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Velman Family History

Velman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Selman, Kelman, Elman, Belman, Helman, Felman, Melman, Delman, Gelman

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Where is the Velman family from?

You can see how Velman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Velman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Velman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Velman families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Velman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Velman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Velman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Velman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Velman. 60% of Velman men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Velman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Velman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Velman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Velman. For the veterans among your Velman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Velman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Velman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Velman in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 2001.

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